Stierenjacht 1582 - 1636

"Stierenjacht" (Bull Hunt) is an engraving by Philips Galle, created sometime between 1582 and 1636. The artwork, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, depicts a scene of a bull hunt, with hunters on horseback and on foot pursuing a bull through a dense forest. The dynamic composition and detailed depiction of the scene highlight the excitement and danger of the hunt, a popular theme in art of the period. Galle’s meticulous detail, combined with the dramatic composition, draws viewers into the heart of the action.